'A Matter of Balance' course to help prevent older adults from falls

'A Matter of Balance' course to help prevent older adults from falls

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A big health concern with older adults is the risk of falling. WGNO's LBJ examined a program to prevent falls and improve balance. "First of all, you want to make sure that you don't have any broken bones. You want to do a self-assessment, like 'I've fallen I think I'm ok,'" said Injury Prevention Coordinator at Lakeview Hospital Suzanne Weidenbacher, RN. The program is called "A Matter of Balance." What Louisiana re…

One Wrong Step: Why Fall Prevention Must Be a Public Health Priority

Just one wrong step can change a life. It doesn’t take much – a bit of clutter on the floor, a misjudged step, or a slight slip in the bathtub. For older adults, a simple fall can lead to serious…